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Zepbound (tirzepatide) is used along with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in adults with an initial body mass index (BMI) of: 30 kg/m^2 or greater (obesity) or 27 kg/m^2 or greater (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbid condition (e.g., hypertension, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, obstructive sleep apnea, or cardiovascular disease)
Side effect profile Both formats produce similar GLP-1-related side effects because they deliver the same active molecule
Clinical trials have demonstrated that individuals using semaglutide for weight management can lose an average of 15% to 20% of their body weight over 68 weeks